Item Detail
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Martin, Nicholas Ivor
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The Da Capo opera manual
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Book
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New York, N.Y.
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c1997
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Da Capo Press
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xxxvi, 676, xxxiv p. ; 23 cm.
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English
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0306808072; 9780306808074
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Opera--Dictionaries.
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Operas
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ML 102 .O6 M35 1997
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Martin, Nicholas Ivor. The Da Capo Opera Manual. New York: Da Capo Press. 1997.
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Intended for the aid of opera professional or academics selecting works to produce and prepare for an actual production. Also intended for the opera-goer finding information about operas.
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This book is manual of all operas that the author thought were likely to be performed.
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Each opera entry includes an introductory paragraph containing: Composer, date of birth and death, librettist, original language, source for the story, setting, type, structure, the premiere date and location, and any additional notes. The remainder of each entry describes the sets, acts, length, arias, hazards, scenes, roles, chorus parts, chorus roles, dance/movement, orchestra, stage band, publisher, and rights. The table of contents is organized alphabetically by title, and alphabetically by composer. There is a librettist index at the end of the book followed by a list of arias categorized by voice type, which is followed by a one-act opera index.
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Extensive list of operas. Coverage of each opera is thorough but concise. Valuable and helpful indexes.
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BYU Mus Ref
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3792